Border Security Investment Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-13T15:15:51Z

Explore the details of House Bill 445 Border Security Investment Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/13/2025, 3:15 PM

Summary of Bill HR 445

Bill 119 HR 445, also known as the "Border Security Trust Fund Act," aims to establish trust funds specifically dedicated to funding border security measures in the United States. The bill outlines the creation of two separate trust funds: one for physical barriers and infrastructure along the border, and another for technology and personnel resources.

The funds will be used to enhance border security efforts, including the construction of physical barriers such as walls or fences, the implementation of advanced technology like surveillance drones and sensors, and the hiring and training of additional border patrol agents and officers.

The bill does not specify a specific amount of funding for the trust funds, but rather authorizes Congress to appropriate funds as needed to support border security initiatives. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for oversight and accountability measures to ensure that the funds are used effectively and efficiently. Overall, the Border Security Trust Fund Act aims to provide dedicated funding for essential border security measures to help protect the nation's borders and enhance national security.

Congressional Summary of HR 445

Border Security Investment Act

This bill imposes a fee on the electronic transfer of funds (i.e., remittances) sent to certain countries and provides funding for border security activities from the collected amounts.

Specifically, the fee shall apply to remittances sent through money services business to one of the five countries that had the most citizens or nationals unlawfully enter the United States in the previous fiscal year, as determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The fee must be 37% of the amount sent.

Half of the money collected by the fee must be placed in a trust fund for reimbursing border states for expenses incurred for border security enforcement measures. The other half must be placed in another trust fund for (1) deploying technology and installing physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border, and (2) paying the wages and salaries of U.S. Border Patrol agents.

If the amount in the trust funds exceeds a certain threshold, the excess money must be used only for deficit reduction.

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Current Status of Bill HR 445

Bill HR 445 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2025. Bill HR 445 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2025. Bill HR 445's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. as of January 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 445

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 445

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 445

To establish trust funds relating to border security, and for other purposes.

Comments

Matheo King

41,679

1 year ago

I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like a good idea to me. It might help keep things in check. Who knows how it'll really affect us though.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 445

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